Are You Considering an Early 401(K) Withdrawal? IF YOU RUN INTO A FINANCIAL BIND, IT CAN BE VERY TEMPTING TO THINK ABOUT RAIDING FUNDS FROM YOUR 401(K) OR SIMILAR RETIREMENT ACCOUNT TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. However, taking out money before you turn 59½ can be costly....
Getting Married? Time to Talk Financial Goals CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’VE FOUND THE PERFECT PERSON AND YOU’RE GOING TO GET MARRIED. Since marriage is a partnership where planning needs to be a team effort, it’s important to talk about finances and to start looking ahead...
How Credit Score Affects Your Home Buying Power When buying a home, several factors affect whether or not you get a loan and what your interest rate will be. The most important factor that affects your interest rate is your credit score. Lenders see your credit score...
Borrowing for Graduate School Whether you’re leaving an established career or moving directly from a four-year program, graduate school is typically a major financial commitment. Of course, earning an undergraduate degree generally is a major investment too, but there...
Managing Student Loan Debt There are more repayment options than ever for repaying federal student loans. So no matter your income, you should be able to keep your education debt in good standing – IF you take the time to learn about your options and apply them to...
How to Raise a Saver Here’s the thing about saving: The earlier in life you begin, the better off you’ll be. When we learn the basics of saving at a young age, these behaviors become instilled in us. Like brushing our teeth, or exercising, saving can...
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